Here in Part 3 we will add Javascript to verify that a Contact Name was filled in before the form goes over to PHP to be processed. This is called client-side validation, since the checks are taking place within the same web page as the form. Again, it’s just a quick check, so we’re not [...]

In Part 1 we setup the actual contact form using basic html form tags and form elements. Here in Part 2, we are going to setup the PHP code to receive the data (or info) from that contact form. Open up your html editor and create a new PHP page. Enter the following code bits, [...]

This weekend I did some volunteer work for a local non-profit by constructing an online form in php that would email from their website. I’m going to simplify that form and walk thru a tutorial to help you build your own online php forms. Part 1 will walk you thru setting up the actual form [...]

Sure, using stylesheets is the way to go, but what about those times when you just need to format some text inline. For example, whenever I list something on eBay, the “Description” box will allow for fancy html / css markup but you have to do it by hand. And no linking to a css. [...]

There is a pesky display bug that will render a “peek-a-boo” effect when you layer div containers in CSS. When this bug is at it’s best, content that should stream after a previous div container, instead partially hides behind it. This is how my home page displays without the position: relative in the post div [...]